Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

This announcement by the Prime Minister today to introduce legislation to enable that $2.8 billion contribution will ensure that funding goes to wage increases for the SACS workers. We are looking to work with the states to make sure that we can deliver that historic Fair Work Australia decision. We have held consultations around Australia. We have set up a dedicated website on the implementation process and we are finding education campaigns. We have set aside our contribution in an attempt to support this wage increase. We are legislating that so that money is secure to fund these wage increases and we are looking for the states to contribute to make sure that these workers after such a long period get some wage justice and recognition for the work they do in our community.